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wikipedia.org
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_%28operating_…
Kernel (operating system) - Wikipedia
This central component of a computer system is responsible for executing programs. The kernel takes responsibility for deciding at any time which of the many running programs should be allocated to the processor or processors.
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kernel.org
https://www.kernel.org/
The Linux Kernel Archives
This site is operated by the Linux Kernel Organization, a 501 (c)3 nonprofit corporation, with support from the following sponsors.
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geeksforgeeks.org
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/operating-systems/ke…
Kernel in Operating System - GeeksforGeeks
A kernel is the core part of an operating system. It acts as a bridge between software applications and the hardware of a computer. The kernel manages system resources, such as the CPU, memory and devices, ensuring everything works together smoothly and efficiently.
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linuxjournal.com
https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/linux-kernel-…
Linux Kernel 6.18 Is Out: What’s New and Important
The stable release of Linux Kernel 6.18 was officially tagged on November 30, 2025. It’s expected to become this year’s major long-term support (LTS) kernel, something many users and distributions care about.
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howtogeek.com
https://www.howtogeek.com/linux-kernel-618-has-arr…
Linux kernel 6.18 has arrived: Here's what's new - How-To Geek
The Linux 6.18 stable kernel has officially been released, bringing a lot of major performance improvements and crucial hardware support. This new kernel is packed with features, touching everything from storage and networking to graphics and Apple hardware support.
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baeldung.com
https://www.baeldung.com/linux/kernel-intro
The Linux Kernel - Baeldung
Explore the Linux kernel, from its core role within the operating system to the mechanisms it uses to manage processes, memory, file systems, and hardware.
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itsfoss.com
https://itsfoss.com/news/linux-kernel-6-18/
"Less Bugfixing Noise": Last Kernel Release of 2025 is Here as an LTS
Linux kernel 6.18 gets the Tyr driver, bringing Rust-based GPU support for Arm Mali CSF GPUs. Jointly developed by Collabora, Google, and Arm, it is a Rust port of the Panthor driver. The driver remains experimental. It can power up the GPU, query hardware metadata through MMIO, and provide metadata to userspace via the DRM device ioctl.
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codecademy.com
https://www.codecademy.com/resources/blog/kernel
What is a Kernel: Types and Functions - Codecademy
What Is a Kernel? A kernel is the central or essential part of a computer’s operating system. It’s the main layer between the software running on your computer and its hardware. Ahead, we’ll explain what a kernel is, the various types of kernels, and what they do in an operating system. You can break most operating systems into these three layers:
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techtarget.com
https://www.techtarget.com/searchdatacenter/defini…
What is a Kernel? | Definition from TechTarget
What is a kernel? A kernel is the essential foundation of a computer's operating system (OS). It's the core that provides basic services for all other parts of the OS.
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theregister.com
https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/03/kernel_vers…
Version 6.18 of the Linux kernel is here • The Register
The last new kernel release of 2025 is here, and it's looking likely this will be the new LTS kernel release. On the last Sunday of November, Linus Torvalds announced Linux 6.18, the kernel that Ari Lemmke named after him in 1991. It's the last kernel release of the year, and that means it is highly likely 6.18 will be the next Long Term Support (LTS) kernel. As usual, there are lots of new ...